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Artwork:
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Take hold of arms and shield, and rise up to help me
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Artist:
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UNKNOWN; Illustrator of 'St. Albans Psalter', England, first half of 12th century
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Date:
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First half of the 12th century
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Miniature
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Location:
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University of Aberdeen, Historic Collections
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Notes:
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From the "St. Albans Psalter", created at St. Abans Abbey essentially by Geoffrey de Gorham (or Gorron), Abbot of St. Albans (1119-46). Psalms 35:2: The psalmist reaches up to take the sword and shield which descend from the blessing hand of God above.
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Subject:
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35: Arise and Come to My Aid!
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